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Meet retired Korean military officers and a real North Korean defector on a unique DMZ tour where you hear both sides of the story.
1. Real Soldiers, Real DMZ Stories
Your guides are real Korean military veterans who served at or near the DMZ.
- Agent SJ: Special Forces Major, Iraq war veteran
- Agent Tiger: Former artillery commander, 20+ years on the front line
- Agent Eddie: DMZ tunnel expert and military briefer
- Agent Jason: 31-year intelligence officer, retired Lieutenant Colonel
- Agent Leo: Special Forces, 705th Special Mission Regiment
2. Meet a Real North Korean Defector
Talk face-to-face with someone who escaped North Korea. Join a live Q&A, ask questions, and hear what life in North Korea is really like.
3. See North Korea From Dora Observatory
Look directly into North Korean territory while your veteran guide explains the history, military tension, and reality of the Korean DMZ.
*Free hotel pick-up for groups of 10+*
Return to Myeongdong around 3:00–3:30 PM.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1DMZ
Before we go into DMZ area and do ID Check, will look through Bridge of Freedom, Mangbaedan Altar which is historical sites related to Korean War.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2The Third Tunnel
■DMZ(Demilitarized Zone) The 3rd Invasion Tunnel. This is walking course into the tunnel. Take your step into the 3rd tunnel which is one of thrilling tunnel as close to 1.95 meters high, 2.1 meters wide and 1,635 meters long. It was thought to be more threatening as an invasion tool than the 1st and 2nd Tunnels.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Dora Observatory
It's the northern-most point of the western front, and offers the chance to see Gaeseong Industrial Complex and Songhaksan Mountain in a single view. Take a look at North Korea Territory with your eyes for real!
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Meet a North Korean defector, hear a real escape story and join a live Q&A. Learn the reality of North Korean society through a critical lecture, then explore rare items of North Korea.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Steam Locomotive at Jangdan Station of the Gyeongui Line
It was destroyed by U.S. forces during the Korean War in 1950 to block the Chinese advance while transporting UN supplies northward—now a lasting symbol of war and division. The locomotive still bears over 1,200 bullet holes and visible scars from bombings
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Schedule and details can be changed due to unexpected situations including military training schedule changes, traffic, weathers
- It has minimum number of guest to proceed the tour.
- The total duration is including traffic hours on the bus
- One of observatory which is the best view on the date to be visited.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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